Hallmark of the Disease: Firm, keloid-like papules, nodules, and pustules. Usually itchy and painful. Chronic scratching may cause oozing pustules that can precipitate infection. Treatment ...

Pimples & Pustules. Acne, in both boys and girls, is universally associated with an upset hormone balance (male over female hormones) during puberty. (Eunuchs seldom or never have acne.) ...

The NP noticed facial acne and asked if it was bothersome ... woman with 15 open and closed comedones, 10 papules, and 5 pustules on each half of the face and involving the forehead, cheeks ...